Today we continue the countdown of JJHuddle's “Top 50 Ohio High
School Athletes of the Decade” for 1999-2009. Every Monday through
Friday from now until March 26, a new athlete will be released.
Today's entry is the only person in state history to win four state
tennis titles...
Today we continue the countdown of JJHuddle's “Top 50 Ohio High
School Athletes of the Decade” for 1999-2009. Every Monday through
Friday from now until March 26, a new athlete will be released.
Today's entry is the only person in state history to win four state tennis titles...
13. Matt Allare, Kings Mills Kings, Tennis, 2003-07: No tennis player in state history has as complete a resume as Allare, now an Ohio State junior. During his career, Allare became the only player ever to claim four state titles. As a freshman and sophomore (2004-05), Allare won doubles titles. As a junior and senior (2006-07), he added singles titles. In 2007 Allare was also named the National High School Coaches Association (NHSCA) boy's tennis player of the year after posting a 27-0 record. He was 21-2 as a junior.
On a side note, Allare's brother John, who plays for Michigan State, won the 2005 Ohio singles title. The brothers are the first brothers to win back-to-back state titles in Ohio state tournament history.
In the United States Tennis Association rankings, Allare reached the No. 14 position nationally in singles (boys 18) and No. 1 in doubles (boys 18) during his high school days. He won the Winter and Spring USTA Super National doubles tournaments and was a two-time national open finalist in doubles (boys 18) with current Buckeye teammate and fellow Ohio H.S. standout Justin Kronauge (Centerville).
COMPLETE COUNTDOWN
Honorable Mention
50. Daequan Cook, Dayton Dunbar, Basketball, 2002-2006
49. Maurice Hall, Columbus Brookhaven, Football, 1997-2001
48. Erick Howard, North Canton Hoover, Football, 2006-2010
47. Jared Sullinger, Columbus Northland, Basketball, 2006-2010
46. Marc Sylvester, Cleveland St. Ignatius, Track, 1997-2001
45. Collin Palmer, Lakewood St. Edward, Wrestling, 2005-2009
44. Dustin Schlatter, Graham/Massillon Perry, Wrestling, 2001-2005
43. Cachet Murray, Girard, Track, 2002-2005
42. Jantel Lavender, Cleveland Central Catholic, Basketball, 2003-2007
41. Whitney Meyers, Cincinnati St. Ursula, Swimming, 1999-2003
40. Lance Palmer, Lakewood St. Edward, Wrestling, 2002-2006
39. Harry Lester, Cuy. Valley Shristian Academy, Wrestling, 1997-2001
38. O.J. Mayo, North College Hill, Basketball, 2003-2006
37. Michelle Munoz, Mason, Girls Basketball, 1997-2001
36. Maurice Clarett, Warren Harding, Football, 1997-2001
35. Chris Ash, Akron Firestone, Swimming, 2001-2005
34. Bridget Franek, Mantua Crestwood, Track & Field, 2002-2006
33. Ryan Pore, Mansfield Madison Comprehensive, Soccer,
1998-2002
32. Jessica Simpson, North Canton Hoover, Softball, 2004-2008
31. Tony Jameson, Austintown-Fitch, Wrestling, 2005-2009
30. Blaine Maag, Columbus Grove, Football & Track & Field, 2001-2005
29. Jeff Jaggers, Bedford St. Peter Chanel, Wrestling, 2000-2004
28. Kristin Daugherty, Warsaw River View, Volleyball and Basketball, 2003-2007
27. Nate Davis, Bellaire, Football and Basketball, 2003-2007
26. Lauren Prochaska, Plain City
Jonathan Alder, Basketball, 2003-2007
25. Sarah Dorenkott, Gates Mills Hawken, Swimming, 2003-2006
24. Margo Geer, Fairbanks, Swimming, 2006-2010
23. Erik Kynard, Toledo Rogers, Track & Field, 2005-2009
22. Todd Boeckman, St. Henry, Football, Basketball and Baseball,
1999-2003
21. Sam Borchers, Yellow Springs, Track & Field, 2003-2007
20. Nicole Fawcett, Ben Logan, Volleyball, 2001-2005
19. Sarah Schulze, Anna, Cross Country, Basketball and Track & Field,
2003-2007
18. Jimmie Pacifico, Vandalia-Butler, Track & Field, 2003-2007
17. Ryan Radcliff, Sherwood Fairview, Football & Baseball, 2004-2008
16. Barbara Turner, Cleveland East Tech, Basketball, 1999-2002
15. Logan Stieber, Monroeville, Wrestling, 2006-2010
14. Jason Bainum, Williamsburg, Football, 1998-2002
